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Meatball Subs Recipe

Mouthwatering homemade meatballs are all dressed up with robust marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese in this easy Meatball Sub recipe!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4 subs
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • 1 pound 85% lean ground beef Use leaner beef if you prefer, or use turkey or chicken.
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt If using a finer salt, like sea salt or table salt, reduce the amount by half.
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs Italian or panko breadcrumbs also work.
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 large egg
  • 16 ounces marinara sauce store-bought or homemade (1 jar)

Subs and Extras

  • 4 hoagie rolls submarine rolls or hot dog buns also work
  • 2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese or use Parmesan or provolone cheese
  • Chopped fresh basil and/or Italian parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, parsley, salt, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, seasonings, and egg.
    1 pound 85% lean ground beef, ½ onion, ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ cup breadcrumbs, ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 large egg
    meatball ingredients in a glass bowl.
  • Roll the mixture into 16 balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
    16 raw meatballs on a lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are crispy and the meatballs are 160°F internally.
    16 baked meatballs on a lined baking sheet.
  • While the meatballs are cooking, heat the marinara sauce in a large saucepan over low-medium heat.
    16 ounces marinara sauce
  • When the meatballs are done, add them to the saucepan and coat them in the sauce.
    meatballs in marinara sauce in a saucepan with a wooden spoon.
  • Spoon four meatballs and sauce into each roll and top with shredded mozzarella.
    4 hoagie rolls, 2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
    4 meatball subs topped with shredded cheese on a lined baking sheet.
  • Place the subs under the broiler for a couple minutes. Watch them carefully to prevent burning.
    overhead view of meatball subs on a lined baking sheet.
  • Finish with a sprinkle of chopped basil and/or parsley.
    Chopped fresh basil

Notes

  • This recipe works with frozen meatballs as well. Cook them according to the package, then continue the recipe starting from step 5.
  • To help prevent sogginess, assemble the subs just before serving or butter and toast the rolls for extra protection.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sub | Calories: 729kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 2103mg | Potassium: 827mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1334IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 445mg | Iron: 16mg